Article
Integrating GWAS and Transcriptome Analysis Identifies Candidate Genes for Kernel Starch Quality Traits in Maize.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry - 9 Sept 2026
Rui Wenye, Tian Yimei, Sun Dan, Yang Xiaoyi, Zhu Tianze, Li Wei, Fang Shuai, Wang Baoqing, Xu Haoren, Wang Houmiao, Yang Zefeng, Xu Chenwu, Li Pengcheng, Wang Yunyun
Abstract excerpt
Maize (Zea mays L.) starch quality is a complex trait with significant implications for grain processing and industrial applications. However, the genetic basis underlying starch quality, particularly for gelatinization and thermodynamic properties, remains poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated 12 starch quality traits, including seven gelatinization characteristics, four thermodynamic traits, and kernel...
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- Zea mays
- Starch
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Plant Proteins
